Yes. Maryland Medicaid covers medically necessary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services for members under age 21. Maryland's ABA program is administered by Carelon Behavioral Health Maryland.
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Maryland's Medicaid managed-care program is called HealthChoice. For ABA services, Carelon Behavioral Health Maryland administers the statewide ABA program and supports its clinical, operational, and provider processes. Always confirm your child's current eligibility and authorization requirements before services begin.
Maryland Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible residents, with most members receiving care through HealthChoice managed-care organizations. For ABA specifically, the Maryland Department of Health states that medically necessary ABA services for members under 21 are administered through Carelon Behavioral Health Maryland. Your enrollment and plan information still matter when confirming benefits and arranging care.
Coverage for children runs through the federal EPSDT benefit. Before ABA services begin, families and providers generally need:
In practice, expect to need:
Maryland's ABA program is administered by Carelon Behavioral Health Maryland. Providers should follow the current Carelon and Maryland Department of Health authorization guidance; requirements and operational forms can change, so verify the active process before submitting.
Use Harmony Care Finder's Maryland directory to identify ABA providers, then ask each provider to verify current participation in the Maryland ABA program and confirm whether they can support the authorization process for your child.
Check your coverage to confirm your plan details, and use our Maryland provider directory to find ABA providers near you.
Yes. The Maryland Department of Health states that Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA therapy services for members under age 21. Eligibility, diagnosis documentation, medical necessity, and authorization requirements still apply.
HealthChoice is Maryland Medicaid's managed-care program. Most Medicaid members receive care through a HealthChoice managed-care organization, while Carelon Behavioral Health Maryland administers the statewide ABA program.
Carelon Behavioral Health Maryland administers the Maryland ABA program and provides clinical, operational, and provider support. Families should confirm the current authorization process with their provider and the program before starting services.
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Check My Coverage →This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, clinical, insurance, or therapeutic advice. Verify current benefits and authorization requirements directly with Maryland Medicaid, Carelon, and your provider.
Data current as of August 2026. Medicaid operations and authorization requirements can change; verify directly before scheduling.